i definitely agree with Dykstra.
Does Barry Bonds count? He'll never sniff the HOF
Anyone mention Larry Walker (Rockies) yet?
Johnny Damon was good with the Red Sox.
Quote:Some 80's pitchers. Frank Viola, Orel Hershiser, Mark Langston, Mike Scott, Brett Saberhagen, Dennis Martinez, Dave Stewart.
I'm not certain if it was because of Monday Night Baseball or not but Hersheiser, Saberhagen, Ron Guidry, and Steve Carlton are very visible in my memories; even more so than Nolan Ryan, Gooden, and Clemons (as I look back at the top pitchers website)
You could probably throw alot of solid relievers in this list.
John Franco, Tom Henke, Jeff Reardon.
Quote:i definitely agree with Dykstra.
Does Barry Bonds count? He'll never sniff the HOF
Well since you're mentioning Phillies I'll flip-flop and mention:
Rennie Stennet
Dave Cash
Bill Madlock
Another former Phillie, Gary Matthews.
Somehow my first baseball glove as a kid was a Gary Matthews glove. Probably a hand me down or from Goodwill.
Anyone remember U.L. Washington (KC Royals) playing with a toothpick in his mouth all of the time.
Michael Young
Alfonso Soriano
Quote:Anyone remember U.L. Washington (KC Royals) playing with a toothpick in his mouth all of the time.
Yes. Along with Frank White, the DP combo for the Royals when the Phils beat them in the World Series in 80. I think Willie Wilson struck out 100 times in that World Series. Actually only 13 but it was a record at the time.
And the above reminds me of another.
Amos Otis
One player still active who is a very good, extremely versatile player is Martin Prado.
Quote:And the above reminds me of another.
Amos Otis
One of the worst trades the Mets ever made was trading a young Amos Otis for Joe Foy.
Dave Kingman
Jack Clark
Rob Deer
Cecil Fielder
Gorman Thomas
Sensing a theme here?
Quote:Dave Kingman
Jack Clark
Rob Deer
Cecil Fielder
Gorman Thomas
Sensing a theme here?
Recently retired Adam Dunn comes to mind when reflecting on your list. Any of these players was a prime candidate to lead the league in HRs and Strikeouts.
Quote:Recently retired Adam Dunn comes to mind when reflecting on your list. Any of these players was a prime candidate to lead the league in HRs and Strikeouts.
I don't think Clark belongs in that group. You could certainly add Mark Reynolds to that group and he may have a leg up on them. Hell, he had 200+ strikeouts for three straight years. He's a dominant force on
this list.
Quote:I don't think Clark belongs in that group. You could certainly add Mark Reynolds to that group and he may have a leg up on them. Hell, he had 200+ strikeouts for three straight years. He's a dominant force on this list.
I definitely know where you are coming from regarding Jack Clark. He's probably at or near the borderline of the group,
Overall, these type of players are enjoyable to watch because of their ability to hit moonshots. But on the other side of the coin, they are prone to long slumps, which often lead to extended slumps for the overall team they are on. Especially, if they considered everyday starters or close to that.
Quote:Dave Kingman
Jack Clark
Rob Deer
Cecil Fielder
Gorman Thomas
Sensing a theme here?
Pete Incaviglia may also fit on there.
Quote:Pete Incaviglia may also fit on there.
Guy always reminded me of a beer swilling softball player...and I've seen plenty.
Ill just put a two names.
Vernon Wells
Jorge Posada